• LP
  • Digital


Drinking From The Mirage

  • Cat No: BSRD034
  • Release: 2021-10-15

Format

Digital 1600 JPY

<BUTTER SESSIONS>からの”Liminal Space”から3年、パースを拠点に活動するプロデューサー・GUY CONTACTによる初アルバム作”Drinking from the Mirage”がリリース。

<COYMIX>や<HAŴS>、<CRAIGIE KNOWS>などEUレーベルからのリリースを経てリリースされた、GUY CONTACTによる待望のファーストアルバム「Drinking from the Mirage」。巧みかつ繊細な音のパレットを極彩色を描くハドウェアーグルーヴ、ナラボー平原を疾走するようなモダントランス”90 Mile Straight (Nullarbor Mix)”(sample1)、ローカルのフィーメールシンガー・NORIをフィーチャーした、ポップ且つユーフォニックなタイトルトラック”90 Mile Straight (Nullarbor Mix)”(sample2)など、フロア強度のトラック揃い!<COYMIX>や<HAŴS>などヨーロッパ方面のレーベルからのEPでも聴かせた、メディテーティヴなアンビエントIDM〜ブレイクビーツ”Feel The Feeling”(sample3)あたり、DJ PYTHONにも引けを取りません。全8トラック収録! () (LPのコメントから参照)

Track List

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Butter Sessions bestows the subsequent postscript to Guy Contact's 2019 release Liminal Spacewith the Perth-based producers first long-player, Drinking from the Mirage. The record lines up eight enchanting configurations, with two digi bonus tracks. The compositions were recorded over the last couple of years in his bedroom studio. He explains, "most of them were recorded in the second half of 2020. I had just quit my full-time job and found myself with much more time and energy to be creative, the majority of the songs came to life during this period." The album's collection paints warm dreamscapes and expansive textures, an affirmation of Guy Contactfurther refining his craft. He treads effortlessly between acid-stained techno, dreamy braindance and trance like downtempo that acutely grip the neural network.

The LP takes off with it's anchor 90 Mile Straight (Nullarbor Mix),a rhythm driven cruiser that sets the tone for the record. The album's titleDrinking From The Miragefollows, a collaboration with Perth artist NORI. Guy Contact comments "Nora is a friend of mine and I hit her up with that song because I thought there was an opportunity to do something together. I knew Nora had a beautiful voice from a previous project of hers." The track perfectly pairs NORI's gauzy and ethereal vocals withGuy Contact's distinct pads and elated synth work. The artist then produces an IDM imprint with the remainder of the A side with Earth Hydrosphere and Feel the Feeling.

On the flipside, the sweatyBody Groove is an ecstatic work of pulsing techno, staying true to its name. Spirit Level features sweeping filters and sharp percussion work whilstVoices from the Bedrock plays with lulling leads and an entrancing melody. The LP ends with the swirlingWelcome to Sporties, full of catchy vocal samples and an unceasing, steady tempo. Whether listened to in the club or driving along the Nullarbor Plain,Drinking from the Mirage is a most-welcome invitation into Guy Contact's sonic universe.

It's been really awesome working with Corey and Maryos on these last two records. I'm really grateful that they gave me the chance to put out my first LP. I really like the slogan "planting seeds in the underground since 2010". That statement really rings true to me because the guys have really given me a leg up with my music and for that I'd like to say thanks! -Guy Contact

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